JP6796855B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine having an operating member operated by a player.

Conventionally, some gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines have operating members such as buttons that can be operated by the player to play a game. Then, by operating such an operating member, a specific game or effect can be performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-0366889

However, there are some players who feel that the conventional operation members such as the above-mentioned buttons are not enough and get bored. Therefore, it is necessary to make it possible for the player to perform operations different from the conventional ones so that the player feels novel.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of making a player feel novel in a production using an operating member and improving the interest of a game. And.

In order to solve such a problem, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is a gaming machine having a housing provided with an operation member used for a game and an effect display device for displaying an effect related to the game. Therefore, the control means for controlling the game is provided, and the operating member is configured to be removable from the first position of the housing when a specific condition is satisfied. When the specific condition is satisfied, the effect display device displays a predetermined effect, and the operation member disposed at the first location of the housing is made removable so that the effect can be removed. Control to start a specific game and / or effect when a signal is obtained that the player has removed the operating member from the first location of the housing and then attached the operating member to another second location in the state. It is characterized by being a game machine configured to transmit a signal.

Further, in the invention according to claim 2, in addition to the invention according to claim 1, the second place is a gaming machine provided at another place of the housing provided with the first place. It is characterized by the fact that.

Further, in the invention of claim 3, in addition to the invention of claim 1, the second place is a gaming machine provided in a device different from the housing in which the first place is provided. It is characterized by the fact that.

Further, in the invention according to claim 4, in addition to the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the control means removes the operation member from the first place and puts it in the second place. A game machine configured to perform a lottery when a lottery start signal transmitted at the time of installation is obtained, and to transmit a control signal to start a specific game and / or production based on the lottery result. It is characterized by that.

Further, the invention according to claim 5 is, in addition to the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the control means is drawn in advance with the operation member attached to the first place. When the signal that the operation member was removed from the first place and attached to the second place was obtained, the lottery result data was held in advance based on the lottery result data held in advance. The game machine is configured to transmit a control signal for starting a specific game and / or effect.

Further, in the invention according to claim 6, in addition to the invention according to claim 4, the operation member has a data storage means, and while the operation member is attached to the first place. The lottery start signal is stored in the data storage means, and the lottery start signal is taken out from the data storage means when the operating member is attached to the second location. It is characterized by being a game machine.

Further, in the invention according to claim 7, in addition to the invention according to claim 4, the operating member does not have a means for storing data, and the control means stores the lottery start signal. The game machine is characterized in that the control means is configured to call the lottery start signal by using a signal that the operation member is attached to the second place as a switch. To do.

Further, in the invention according to claim 8, in addition to the invention according to claim 5, the operating member has a data storage means, and while the operating member is attached to the first place. The lottery result data is stored in the data storage means, and the lottery result data is taken out from the data storage means when the operation member is attached to the second place. It is characterized by being a game machine.

Further, in the invention according to claim 9, in addition to the invention according to claim 5, the operating member does not have a means for storing data, and the control means stores the lottery result data. The game machine is characterized in that the control means is configured to call the lottery result data by using a signal that the operation member is attached to the second place as a switch. To do.

According to the invention of claim 1, when a specific condition is satisfied, the operating member is removed from the first place of the housing and attached to another second place, and is specified by this operation. Since it is controlled to start the game and / or the effect of the above, the player can feel the novelty in the effect using the operation member, and the interest of the game can be improved.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the first place for removing the operating member and the second place for attaching the operating member are provided at different places in the same housing, one housing of the gaming machine. Inside, the operating member can be removed and attached, and the player can easily and easily remove and attach the operating member.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the housing provided with the first portion for removing the operating member and the device provided with the second location for attaching the operating member are different devices, the operating member is second. It is possible to make a specific game and / or effect performed after being attached to a place look more special.

According to the invention of claim 4, when the operating member is removed from the first place and attached to the second place, a lottery for a specific game and / or effect to be performed thereafter is performed. , The player can enjoy the realism that the subsequent development is completely unknown.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a lottery is performed in advance in a state where the operating member is attached to the first place to hold the lottery result data, and the operating member is removed from the first place in the state. When attached to two places, a specific game and / or production is performed based on the lottery result data held in advance, so that a specific game and / or a specific game thereafter is performed based on the data held in advance. Alternatively, the production can be performed smoothly.

According to the inventions of claims 6 and 8, the data is stored in the operating member, and the data is taken out from the operating member at the attached second place to perform a specific game and / or effect thereafter. Since this is done, data can be retrieved when the operating member is attached to the second location without the need for special equipment or the like.

According to the inventions of claims 7 and 9, the operating member does not store data and only functions as a switch, and the data is based on a signal that the operating member is removed from the first location and attached to the second location. Since it is called, the player does not take out the data, fraud such as data falsification can be prevented, and the game machine can be made highly secure.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board of the pachinko game machine which concerns on Embodiment 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on Embodiment 1. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main control device and the display control device of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on Embodiment 1. It is a flowchart which shows the advance notice effect determination process of the display control device of the pachinko game machine which concerns on Embodiment 1. It is a perspective view which shows the unlocked state with respect to the 1st place of the operation member of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the operation member of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on Embodiment 1 is removed from the first place. It is a perspective view which shows the state when the operation member of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on Embodiment 1 is attached to the 2nd place. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the operating member of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on Embodiment 1 is attached to the 2nd place. It is a perspective view of the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the inside which opened the door of the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 2. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 2. It is a perspective view which shows the unlocked state with respect to the 1st place of the operation member of the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 2. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the operation member of the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 2 from the first place. It is a perspective view which shows the state when the operation member of the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 2 is attached to the 2nd place. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the operating member of the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 2 is attached to the 2nd place.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
[Embodiment 1 of the invention]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine as the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. A housing 1 of a pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1 is installed on the island of the game hall. The housing 1 has an outer frame 2, and the outer frame 2 has a square tubular shape with front and rear surfaces open, and a main body frame 3 is perpendicular to the left side of the front end surface of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can rotate around a vertical axis. A horizontally long rectangular ball saucer mounting plate 4 located at the lower end is fixed to the front surface of the main body frame 3, and a ball tray 5 having an open upper surface is fixed to the front surface of the ball saucer mounting plate 4. There is.

As shown in FIG. 1, a sword member 100 as an operating member is attached to the left side of the ball tray 5. The sword member 100 is inserted into the first sword insertion hole 110 as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, and is held in a locked state by the lock member 120 as shown in FIG. Then, when a specific condition is satisfied in the game, the lock member 120 is unlocked as shown in FIG. 6, and the sword member 100 can be pulled out from the first sword insertion hole 110 and removed as shown in FIG. It is configured in. After that, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the sword member 100 pulled out from the first sword insertion hole 110 is placed in another part of the same housing 1 of the pachinko gaming machine (here, the part on the upper right side of the housing 1). By piercing and attaching to the provided second sword insertion hole 130, the symbol display device 25 as the effect display device is configured to start a special game effect.

Hereinafter, the sword member 100, the first sword insertion hole 110, the lock member 120, and the second sword insertion hole 130 will be described in detail.

First, the sword member 100 is a so-called dagger-shaped member, and has a flange shape between the handle 101 held by the player, the blade 102 formed in a tapered shape toward the tip, and the handle 101 and the blade 102. It has a flange portion 103 provided in the above. In the sword member 100 of the present embodiment, the blade portion 102 is configured to freely move in and out of the handle portion 101 by a spring (not shown) provided inside the handle portion 101. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from accidentally stabbing the body and to shorten the space for holding the housing 1 to save space. Further, the collar portion 103 has a function of preventing the sword member 100 from coming out of the first sword insertion hole 110 by gripping the portion with the lock member 120 in a state of being inserted into the first sword insertion hole 110 described later. ing. Further, the collar portion 103 of the present embodiment is composed of a substance such as iron that is attracted to a magnet.

Although not shown, the sword member 100 may be connected to the housing 1 by a connecting member such as a chain to prevent theft, or an IC tag or the like may be attached to the sword member 100 from the amusement park. An alarm may sound when passing through the gate to take it out. At this time, when the IC tag is attached to the sword member 100, another person may use the unique ID number even if the sword member 100 can be removed by a plurality of game machines in the same time zone. Can be distinguished from the housing 1 in which is playing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent mistakes and mischievous acts such as inserting the sword member 100 into the second sword insertion hole 130 of the housing 1 in which another person is playing, and malfunctions and malfunctions of the gaming machine due to such acts can be prevented. Can be prevented.

Further, the first sword insertion hole 110 is a hole having a size and shape through which the blade portion 102 of the sword member 100 can be inserted, and is provided in the ball tray 5. A first sensor 111 (here, a contact sensor, see FIG. 3) is provided behind the first sword insertion hole 110, and when the inserted sword member 100 comes into contact, the first sensor 111 is turned on. The first sensor 111 is configured to turn off when the sword member 100 is pulled out and becomes non-contact.

Further, the lock member 120 is a member provided up and down so as to sandwich the first sword insertion hole 110, and is configured to slide and move in the vertical direction by a lock mechanism 121 (see FIG. 3) including a solenoid or the like. ing. When the lock member 120 is in the locked state, the upper and lower lock members 120 slide in the closing direction to grip the flange portion 103 of the sword member 100, whereby the sword member 100 cannot be pulled out. ..

Further, when the lock is released, the upper and lower lock members 120 slide in the direction of opening each other and separate from the flange portion 103 of the sword member 100. As a result, the collar portion 103 is no longer pressed, and the blade portion 102, which has been inserted into the first sword insertion hole 110 and pressed against the handle portion 101 against the urging force of the spring, has the handle portion 102 pressed by the urging force of the spring. The blade portion 102 protrudes from the portion 101, and the blade portion 102 presses the first sensor 111 at the back of the first sword insertion hole 110, so that the entire sword member 100 protrudes rearward by a predetermined amount. When the sword member 100 is inserted into the first sword insertion hole 110 again and locked by the lock member 120, the sword member 100 is inserted into the first sword insertion hole 110 with the lock member 120 open. The lock member 120 is manually closed. When the sword member 100 is pressed into the back of the first sword insertion hole 110, the lock member 120 may be automatically closed by a physical or electrical action so that the lock member 120 can be relocked.

Further, the second sword insertion hole 130 is a hole having a size and a shape through which the blade portion 102 of the sword member 100 can be inserted, like the first sword insertion hole 110, and the player in the upper part of the housing 1. It is provided on the right side of the decorative portion 1A protruding to the side. A second sensor 131 (here, a contact sensor, see FIG. 3) is provided at the back of the second sword insertion hole 130 as in the first sword insertion hole 110, and when the inserted sword member 100 comes into contact with it. The second sensor 131 is turned on, and when the sword member 100 is pulled out and becomes non-contact, the second sensor 131 is turned off.

Further, an electromagnet 132 is provided around the second sword insertion hole 130 instead of the lock member 120, and when the electromagnet 132 is energized to generate a magnetic force, the second sword insertion hole 130 is inserted. When the sword member 100 is inserted, the flange portion 103 is attached to the electromagnet 132 and held in a state where the blade portion 102 is inserted into the handle portion 101 against the urging force of the spring. There is. Further, even if the sword member 100 is inserted into the second sword insertion hole 130 in a state where the electromagnet 132 is not energized and the electromagnet 132 does not generate a magnetic force, the blade portion 102 has a handle with the second sensor 131 due to the urging force of the spring. The portion 101 is pressed, and at that time, the flange portion 103 does not stick to the electromagnet 132, so that it is not held by the second sword insertion hole 130 and is configured to pop out and fall.

A firing handle 7 is rotatably mounted on the front surface of the ball tray mounting plate 4 at the right end. A launch motor (not shown) is fixed to the rear of the launch handle 7, and a hammer (not shown) is connected to the rotation shaft of the launch motor. This launch motor corresponds to the drive source of the hitting mallet, and when the launching handle 7 is rotated, a driving power source is given to the launching motor, and the game in the ball tray 5 is based on the driving of the hitting mallet. The ball (pachinko ball) is ejected toward the game area 13D described later.

A window frame 8 is mounted on the front surface of the main body frame 3. The window frame 8 has a window portion 9 having a substantially rectangular shape, for example, and a transparent window 10 made of glass, acrylic resin, or the like is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the window portion 9. A speaker (not shown) is fixed at an appropriate position on the rear surface of the window frame 8.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is mounted on the main body frame 3, and the game board 13 is covered from the front by a transparent plate such as a transparent window 10 of the window frame 8. An outer rail 13A and an inner rail 13B are fixed to the front surface of the game board 13. A launch passage 13C is formed between the outer rail 13A and the inner rail 13B, and the game ball played by the hitting mallet is discharged into the game area 13D through the launch passage 13C. A plurality of obstacle nails K are driven into the game area 13D, and the game ball released into the game area 13D falls in the game area 13D while hitting the obstacle nail K. This game area 13D refers to a substantially circular area (remaining area of the launch passage 13C) surrounded by the outer rail 13A and the inner rail 13B, and corresponds to a rolling area which is the maximum range in which the game ball can roll. ..

A pocket-shaped design starting port 14 having an open upper surface is fixed in the game area 13D. A symbol start sensor 15 (see FIG. 3) composed of a proximity switch is fixed in the symbol start port 14, and the symbol start sensor 15 detects that a game ball has entered the symbol start port 14 and has a symbol. Output the start signal. The symbol start port 14 corresponds to a start port, the symbol start sensor 15 corresponds to a start port sensor, and the symbol start signal output from the symbol start sensor 15 corresponds to a start signal.

As shown in FIG. 2, a winning opening base plate 16 is fixed in the game area 13D, and a square tubular large winning opening 17 having an opening front is fixed to the winning opening base plate 16. A large winning opening sensor 18 (see FIG. 3) including a proximity switch electrically connected to the input terminal of the main control device 23 is fixed in the large winning opening 17, and the large winning opening sensor 18 is a game. Detects that the ball has entered the large winning opening 17, and outputs a count signal.

As shown in FIG. 2, the door 19 is rotatably mounted on the winning opening base plate 16 about the horizontal shaft 20 at the lower end. This door 19 is connected to the plunger of the large winning opening solenoid 21 (see FIG. 3), and the large winning opening solenoid 21 plays the front surface of the large winning opening 17 based on the vertical rotation operation of the door 19. The ball is closed so that it cannot enter, and the front of the large winning opening 17 is opened so that the game ball can enter based on the operation of rotating the door 19 in a horizontal state in which the door 19 is tilted forward. That is, the large winning opening 17 switches between a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and an open state in which the game ball can enter.

As shown in FIG. 3, the grand prize opening solenoid 17 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the main control device 23 via the drive circuit 22, and the main control device 23 passes through the drive circuit 22 to the grand prize opening solenoid 21. The grand prize opening 17 is opened for the set time based on the excitation power supply to the vehicle for the set time (for example, 30 seconds). This opening operation is called a round operation, and is repeated a set number of times (for example, 15 rounds) (big hit operation).

As shown in FIG. 2, a display base plate 24 is fixed in the game area 13D, and a symbol display device 25 made of a color liquid crystal display is fixed to the display base plate 24. The symbol display device 25 has three symbol display areas in a horizontal row, and a group of symbols consisting of numerical symbols "0" to "9" is variably displayed in each symbol display area. ing.

The main control device 23 shown in FIG. 3 is mainly composed of a microcomputer, and the symbol start sensor 15 and the grand prize opening sensor 16 are electrically connected to the input terminal of the main control device 23. ..

A display circuit board (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the display base plate 24, and the display control device 26 mainly composed of a microcomputer is mounted on the display circuit board. As shown in FIG. 3, a symbol display device 25 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the 26 via a drive circuit 27. The display control device 26 corresponds to a control means, and the output terminal of the main control device 23 is electrically connected to the input terminal of the display control device 26.

The lock mechanism 121 outputs an unlock signal when a signal that a specific condition is satisfied is obtained in the display control device 26, and the lock mechanism 121 is based on detecting a signal from the display control device 26. Works to unlock the lock member 120. Then, when the lock of the lock member 120 is released, the collar portion 103 of the sword member 100 held down as described above is released, and the sword member 100 pops out by a predetermined amount. After that, when the player pulls out the sword member 100 from the first sword insertion hole 110 and removes it, the first sensor 111 outputs an off signal.

When the off signal of the first sensor 111 is confirmed by the display control device 26, the display control device 26 outputs an energization instruction to the electromagnet 132 around the second sword insertion hole 130. When the electromagnet 132 is energized according to this instruction, a predetermined magnetic force is generated. After that, when the player inserts the sword member 100 into the second sword insertion hole 130, the sword member 100 is held by the electromagnet 132, and the second sensor 131 at the back of the second sword insertion hole 130 is inserted into the sword member 100. Contact to generate an on signal. When the display control device 26 receives this on signal, it transmits a signal to the symbol display device 25 to start a specific effect.

A prize ball circuit board (not shown) is arranged on the rear surface side of the game board 13, and a prize ball control device 28 mainly composed of a microcomputer is mounted on the prize ball circuit board. .. As shown in FIG. 3, the input terminal of the prize ball control device 28 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the main control device 23, and the main control device 23 receives a symbol start signal from the symbol start sensor 15 and a large size. A game ball payout command is output to the prize ball control device 28 based on the detection of the ball entry signal from the prize opening sensor 18.

A ball tank (not shown) is fixed at the upper end on the rear surface side of the game board 13, and game balls are stored in the ball tank. Further, a tank rail (not shown) and a payout case (not shown) are fixed to the rear surface side of the game board 13. The inside of the payout case is communicated to the inside of the ball tank via the tank rail, and the game ball is supplied into the payout case from the inside of the ball tank through the tank rail.

A game ball payout mechanism is stored in the payout case. This payout mechanism uses a payout motor 29 composed of a pulse motor as a drive source, and one game ball is paid out from the inside of the payout case downward every time the rotation shaft of the payout motor 29 rotates by a set amount. As shown in FIG. 3, the payout motor 29 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the prize ball control device 28 via the drive circuit 30, and the prize ball control device 28 is a payout command from the main control device 23. The payout motor 29 is driven and controlled based on the detection of the above, and the game ball is paid out from the payout case and supplied into the ball tray 5. The prize ball donation means is configured by the above-mentioned large prize opening sensor 18, main control device 23, prize ball control device 28, payout motor 29, drive circuit 30, and the like.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 4 to 9. The following operations are executed by the main control device 23 and the display control device 26 based on the control program recorded in advance in the ROM. When the power is turned on, the main control device 23 proceeds to step S1 of FIG. 4 and outputs a display command for the initial screen to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 displays the initial symbol "123" in the symbol display area in the left column to the symbol display area in the right column of the symbol display device 25.

When the main control device 23 detects the symbol start signal from the symbol start sensor 15 in step S2 of FIG. 4, the process proceeds to step S3, and the jackpot counter value and the symbol counter value are acquired at the detection timing of the symbol start signal and stored in the RAM. Record. These jackpot counters and symbol counters are added to different upper limit values from "0" and then returned to "0" to be added. When the main controller 23 acquires the jackpot counter value and the symbol counter value, step S4 Move to.

When the main control device 23 shifts to step S4, it determines complete deviation, deviation reach, and jackpot based on comparing the jackpot counter value in step S3 with the jackpot determination value and the deviation reach determination value. These jackpot determination values and deviation reach determination values are recorded in advance in the ROM of the main control device 23, and when the jackpot counter value is different from both the jackpot determination value and the deviation reach determination value, it is determined to be complete deviation and the deviation reach is determined. When it is the same as the judgment value, it is judged as a missed reach, and when it is the same as the big hit judgment value, it is judged as a big hit.

<At the time of determination of complete disconnection> The detachment symbol table is recorded in the ROM of the main control device 23. This deviated symbol table shows the relationship between the symbol counter value and the deviated symbol, and when the main control device 23 determines in step S4 of FIG. 4 that it is deviated, the process proceeds to step S5 and corresponds to the symbol counter value of step S3. Select the out-of-order design from the design table. This out-of-order symbol refers to three combination symbols in which the symbols in the left column and the symbols in the right column are different, and when the main control device 23 acquires the out-of-code symbols, the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

When the main control device 23 proceeds to step S6, the main control device 23 outputs a symbol change command to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 variably displays the symbol group in the symbol display area of each column of the symbol display device 25 in a loop shape in the setting order. In the symbol display area of each column, the symbol group is displayed in a loop shape in the vertical direction in the order of setting "1"-> "2" ... "9"-> "0"-> "1"->.

Then, when the process proceeds to step S7 of FIG. 4, the display control device 26 draws a lottery as to whether or not to display the advance notice effect. Here, if it is determined that the advance notice effect display is to be performed, the process proceeds to the advance notice effect determination process in step S18 of FIG. If it is determined that the advance notice effect display is not performed, the main control device 23 detects that the set time T has elapsed after outputting the symbol change command, and then proceeds to step S8 in FIG. The temporary stop command of the left column symbol group and the set left column symbol (the left column symbol set in step S5) are output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 temporarily stops the symbol display area in the left column of the symbol display device 25 at the left column symbol set in the left column symbol group.

When the main control device 23 detects that the set time T has elapsed after outputting the temporary stop command in the left column, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 4, and the temporary stop command for the right column symbol group and the set right column The symbol (the symbol in the right column set in step S5) is output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 temporarily stops the symbol display area in the right column of the symbol display device 25 at the right column symbol set in the right column symbol group.

When the main control device 23 outputs the temporary stop command in the right column, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. 4, and it is determined that the determination result in step S4 is not a big hit or a missed reach. Then, when the set time T elapses after the temporary stop command in the right column is output, the process proceeds to step S12, the temporary stop command for the middle row symbol group and the set middle row symbol (the middle row set in step S5). The symbol) is output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 temporarily stops the inside of the symbol display area in the middle row of the symbol display device 25 at the middle row symbol set in the middle row symbol group.

When the main control device 23 detects that the set time T has elapsed after outputting the temporary stop command in the middle row, the process proceeds to step S13 of FIG. 4, and the symbol determination command is output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 notifies the player that the out-of-design symbol has been determined based on the symbols in each row of the symbol display device 25 being stationary.

When the main control device 23 outputs the symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S14 of FIG. 4, and it is determined that the determination result of step S4 is not a big hit. Then, the process returns to step S2 and waits for the output of the symbol start signal.

<During determination of detachment reach> The detachment reach symbol table is recorded in the ROM of the main control device 23. This out-of-reach symbol table shows the relationship between the symbol counter value and the out-reach symbol, and when the main control device 23 determines in step S4 of FIG. 4 that it is out of reach, the process proceeds to step S16 and the symbol counter in step S3. Select the out-of-reach symbol according to the value from the out-of-reach symbol table. This out-of-reach symbol refers to three combination symbols in which the symbols in the left column and the symbols in the right column are the same but the symbols in the middle row are different. When the main control device 23 sets the out-reach symbol, FIG. Step S6.

When the main control device 23 proceeds to step S6, the main control device 23 outputs a symbol change command to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 vertically fluctuates the symbol group in the symbol display area of each column of the symbol display device 25 in a loop shape in a predetermined setting order, and displays the symbol variation screen.

Then, when the process proceeds to step S7 of FIG. 4, the display control device 26 draws a lottery as to whether or not to display the advance notice effect. Here, when it is determined that the advance notice effect display is performed, the process proceeds to the advance notice effect determination process in step S18 of FIG. 4 (details of the advance notice effect determination process will be described later). If it is determined that the advance notice effect display is not performed, the main control device 23 detects that the set time T has elapsed after outputting the symbol change command, and then proceeds to step S8 in FIG. The temporary stop command of the left column symbol group and the set left column symbol (the left column symbol set in step S16) are output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 temporarily stops the symbol display area in the left column of the symbol display device 25 at the left column symbol set in the left column symbol group.

When the main control device 23 detects that the set time T has elapsed after outputting the temporary stop command in the left column, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 4, and the temporary stop command for the right column symbol group and the set right column The symbol (the symbol in the right column set in step S16) is output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 temporarily stops the symbol display area in the right column of the symbol display device 25 at the right column symbol set in the right column symbol group.

When the main control device 23 outputs a temporary stop command for the symbol group in the right column, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. Here, it is determined that the determination result in step S4 is out of reach, and the process proceeds to step S11 to perform a predetermined reach effect. The details of the reach effect will be omitted.

When the main control device 23 detects that the set time T has elapsed after outputting the temporary stop command in the right column, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. 4, and the temporary stop command for the middle row symbol group and the set middle row The symbol (middle row symbol set in step S16) is output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 temporarily stops the inside of the symbol display area in the middle row of the symbol display device 25 at the middle row symbol set in the middle row symbol group.

When the main control device 23 detects that the set time T has elapsed after outputting the temporary stop command in the middle row, the process proceeds to step S13 of FIG. 4, and the symbol determination command is output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 notifies the player that the out-of-design symbol has been determined based on the symbols in each row of the symbol display device 25 being stationary.

When the main control device 23 outputs the symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S14 of FIG. 4, and it is determined that the determination result of step S4 is not a big hit. Then, the process returns to step S2 and waits for the output of the symbol start signal.

<At the time of determining the jackpot> The jackpot symbol table is recorded in the ROM of the main control device 23. This jackpot symbol table shows the relationship between the symbol counter value and the jackpot symbol, and when the main control device 23 determines that it is a jackpot in step S4 of FIG. 4, it proceeds to step S17 and corresponds to the symbol counter value of step S3. Select the jackpot symbol from the jackpot symbol table. This jackpot symbol refers to three combination symbols having the same symbol in the left column to the symbol in the right column, and when the main control device 23 acquires the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

When the main control device 23 proceeds to step S6, the main control device 23 outputs a symbol change command to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 vertically fluctuates the symbol group in the symbol display area of each column of the symbol display device 25 in a loop shape in a predetermined setting order, and displays the symbol variation screen.

Then, when the process proceeds to step S7 of FIG. 4, the display control device 26 draws a lottery as to whether or not to display the advance notice effect. Here, when it is determined that the advance notice effect display is performed, the process proceeds to the advance notice effect determination process in step S18 of FIG. 4 (details of the advance notice effect determination process will be described later). If it is determined that the advance notice effect display is not performed, the main control device 23 detects that the set time T has elapsed after outputting the symbol change command, and then proceeds to step S8 in FIG. The temporary stop command of the left column symbol group and the set left column symbol (the left column symbol set in step S17) are output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 temporarily stops the symbol display area in the left column of the symbol display device 25 at the left column symbol set in the left column symbol group.

When the main control device 23 detects that the set time T has elapsed after outputting the temporary stop command in the left column, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 4, and the temporary stop command for the right column symbol group and the set right column The symbol (the symbol in the right column set in step S17) is output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 temporarily stops the symbol display area in the right column of the symbol display device 25 at the right column symbol set in the right column symbol group.

When the main control device 23 outputs a temporary stop command for the symbol group in the right column, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. Here, it is determined that the determination result in step S4 is a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S11 to perform a predetermined reach effect. The details of the reach effect will be omitted.

When the main control device 23 detects that the set time T has elapsed after outputting the temporary stop command in the right column, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. 4, and the temporary stop command for the middle row symbol group and the set middle row The symbol (middle row symbol set in step S17) is output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 temporarily stops the inside of the symbol display area in the middle row of the symbol display device 25 at the middle row symbol set in the middle row symbol group.

When the main control device 23 detects that the set time T has elapsed after outputting the temporary stop command in the middle row, the process proceeds to step S13 of FIG. 4, and the symbol determination command is output to the display control device 26. Then, the display control device 26 informs the player that the jackpot symbol has been determined based on the symbols in each row of the symbol display device 25 being stationary.

When the main control device 23 outputs the symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S14 of FIG. 4, determines that the determination result of step S4 is a big hit, and proceeds to step S15. Then, the above-mentioned jackpot operation is executed based on the drive control of the jackpot solenoid 21, and the process returns to step S2.

Further, when it is determined in step S7 of FIG. 4 that the advance notice effect display is performed and the process proceeds to step S18 of FIG. 4, the advance notice effect determination process as shown in FIG. 5 is performed.

In step S21 of FIG. 5, the display control device 26 first determines whether or not a specific condition is satisfied (for example, whether or not a special notice effect is selected with a predetermined probability). Here, if the specific condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S22 of FIG. 5, the display control device 26 displays another advance notice effect stored in advance, and then returns to step S8 of FIG. The description of the advance notice effect without using the sword member 100 will be omitted.

Further, if the specific condition is satisfied in step S21 of FIG. 5, then, in step S23 of FIG. 5, the character issues a line such as "Get out of the sword!" To the display control device 26, and the first sword. An image or image instructing the sword member 100 attached to the insertion hole 110 to be pointed out by an arrow and pulled out is displayed, and the lock member 120 is unlocked in step S24 of FIG. Next, in step S25 of the figure, it is determined whether or not the sword member 100 has been pulled out from the first sword insertion hole 110 and removed within a certain period of time in this state. Here, when the first sensor 111 is an off signal and it is determined that the sword member 100 is pulled out from the first sword insertion hole 110, the sword is pulled out in step S26 of FIG. The video or image that is about to fit in the location is displayed. At the same time, in step S27 of FIG. 5, the electromagnet 132 around the second sword insertion hole 130 is energized so that the electromagnet 132 has a magnetic force.

Next, in step S28 of FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the sword member 100 is pierced into the second sword insertion hole 130 and attached within a certain period of time in this state. Here, when it is determined that the second sensor 131 is an ON signal and the sword member 100 is pierced into the second sword insertion hole 130 and attached, the display control device 26 is used in step S29 of FIG. An instruction is given to start a specific effect, and in response to this, the symbol display device 25 displays a specific effect (for example, an image of piercing a sword into a weak point of a dragon and winning a battle with the dragon).

Then, after displaying the notice effect, the process returns to step S12 of FIG.

It should be noted that the reliability of reach generation and the reliability of big hits may change depending on which display pattern is displayed. For example, the image when the sword member 100 is inserted and removed may be set so that A has a higher reliability for reach generation than B.
[Embodiment 2 of the Invention]
Hereinafter, the slot machine as a gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 16. Since the present embodiment is the same as the above-described first embodiment except for the matters described below, the same reference numerals are given and the description thereof will be omitted except for the matters different from the above-described first embodiment.

In the game center, a slot machine housing 200 as shown in FIG. 10 is installed. As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine housing 200 of the present embodiment includes a game machine main body 220 and a door portion 230 attached to one side of the front surface of the game machine main body 220 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge or the like. I have. As shown in FIG. 10, a game display unit 231 is provided in the center of the front surface of the door portion 230, and a medal insertion slot 232 for a player to insert a medal is provided in the lower right corner of the game display unit 231. It is provided.

Further, a start switch 234 for starting the game is provided at the lower left of the game display unit 231. A medal payout outlet 235 is provided at the center of the lower end of the door portion 230. In the present embodiment, the game is automatically stopped after a predetermined time elapses after the game is started by pressing the start switch 234. However, a stop switch is provided in addition to the start switch 234, and the start switch 234 is provided. After the game is started by pressing, the stop switch may be pressed or the game may be stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed.

As shown in FIG. 11, the inside of the game machine main body 220 is fixed to the inner bottom surface thereof, a plurality of medals are stored inside, and the stored medals are stored in the payout outlet 235 provided on the front surface of the door portion 230. A hopper device 221 for paying out one by one is installed. The upper part of the hopper device 221 is provided with a hopper tank 222 that opens upward and stores a plurality of medals inside. Inside the game machine main body 220, a reel unit 203 composed of three rotating reels is installed at a position where the game display unit 231 comes when the door portion 230 is closed. The game display unit 231 is provided with an opening so that the player can see the design of each rotating reel of the reel unit 203. A power supply unit 205 is provided between the hopper device 221 and the upper reel unit 203.

As shown in FIG. 11, a medal (coin) selector 210 is attached to the back surface of the door portion 230 on the back side of the medal insertion slot 232 provided on the front surface of the door portion 230. The medal selector 210 rolls the medal toward the hopper device 221 while detecting the passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 232, and has a different diameter medal having an outer diameter different from a predetermined dimension, iron or iron. It is a device for selecting and eliminating illegal medals made of alloy, and for selecting and eliminating a predetermined number or more of medals that can be inserted per game.

Further, on the lower side of the medal selector 210, as shown in FIG. 11, a lead-out path 236 that covers the lower side thereof and communicates with the payout outlet 235 of the door portion 230 is provided. The medals sorted by the medal selector 210 are returned to the player from the payout outlet 235 via the lead-out path 236.

A player who plays a game with the slot machine can first borrow a medal, which is a game medium, from a medal lending machine (not shown) or the like, and insert the medal directly into the medal slot 232. The start switch 234 is a switch located diagonally below the rotary reel 203A, and starts driving the reel unit 203 on condition that a game medal is inserted. The operation of the reel unit 203 is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotary reel 203A when the start switch 234 is pressed. The reel unit 203 is composed of three rotary reels 203A. Each rotary reel 203A includes a rotary drum made of synthetic resin (not shown) and a tape-shaped reel tape 203B attached around the rotary drum. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 203B. Further, a liquid crystal display device 400 as an effect display device that displays an effect according to the progress of the game is arranged on the upper part of the housing 200.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a sword member 300 as an operating member is attached to the lower left of the start switch 234. The sword member 300 is inserted into the first sword insertion hole 310 as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, and is held in a locked state by the lock member 320 as shown in FIG. Then, when a specific condition is satisfied in the game, the lock member 320 is unlocked as shown in FIG. 13, and the sword member 300 can be pulled out from the first sword insertion hole 310 and removed as shown in FIG. It is configured in. After that, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the sword member 300 pulled out from the first sword insertion hole 310 is placed in another part of the same housing 200 of the slot machine (here, the central part near the upper part of the housing 200). The liquid crystal display device 400 is configured to start a special game effect by piercing and attaching it to the provided second sword insertion hole 330.

The configuration of the sword member 300, the first sword insertion hole 310, the lock member 320, and the second sword insertion hole 330 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 12 shows a functional block diagram of the slot machine according to the second embodiment.

In FIG. 12, it has a main board 200 and a sub board 201 each containing a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The main board 200 performs medals insertion and withdrawal, reel control, winning processing, and the like. The sub-board 201 performs processing such as an effect display including the liquid crystal display device 400. The operation unit 202 includes switches such as a start switch 234 and an unmarked bet switch.

The reel unit 203 is composed of three rotary reels 203A. The effect display unit 204 includes the internal lighting of the reel of the game display unit 231, the illumination, the liquid crystal display device 400, the speaker, and the like. The effect display unit 204 notifies the winning combination and the pushing order. The hopper device 221 is a device for paying out the stored medals one by one to the payout outlet 235 provided on the front surface of the door 230. The operation unit 202 includes some switches as described above, but only the start switch 234 is shown in FIG.

The main board 200 is for performing internal lottery based on the output signal of the start switch 234, rotating / stopping the reels, paying out medals, and the like. The main board 200 includes a CPU that performs control operations according to a preset program, a ROM that is a storage means for storing the program, and a RAM that temporarily stores processing results and the like.

The main board 200 includes a winning lottery means 200a that draws a lot based on a signal from the start switch 234 and determines a winning based on the result of the lottery. The winning lottery means 200a is realized by software, for example, when the CPU of the main board 200 executes a program stored in the ROM. The winning lottery means 200a may include hardware such as an IC. As the winning combination by lottery, the winning combination that does not carry over and the winning flag disappears unless you win in the winning game such as a small role, and even if you do not win in the winning game such as a bonus, in the next game or later There is a carry-over flag that is carried over without extinguishing the winning flag until a prize is won.

When the winning lottery means 200a wins the lottery, the winning flag indicating that is stored in the winning flag storage unit 200b. The winning flag storage unit 200b is a register or a memory (RAM or the like).

In FIG. 12, reference numerals WH1, WH2, and WH3 are harnesses for electrically connecting the operation unit 202 and the main board 200, the reel unit 203 and the main board 200, and the hopper device 221 and the main board 200, respectively.

The main board 200 further includes a harness monitoring unit 200c that monitors the insertion / removal of a plurality of harnesses WH1, WH2, and WH3. The harness monitoring unit 200c is realized by software, for example, when the CPU of the main board 200 executes a program stored in the ROM. The harness monitoring unit 200c may include hardware such as an IC.

The sub-board 201 is for receiving a command signal from the main board 200 to notify the result of the internal lottery and to perform various effects. The sub-board 201 includes a CPU that performs control operations according to a preset program corresponding to a command signal, a ROM that is a storage means for storing the program, and a RAM that temporarily stores the processing result and the like.

The sub-board 201 receives a predetermined command from the harness monitoring unit 200c and performs a predetermined notification process (for example, an effect such as a bonus confirmation notification indicating that a winning flag such as a big bonus is set). Do.

The ROM of the main board 200 stores the procedure of the game processing executed by the game machine as a sequence program, and also stores the winning determination table, the symbol table, the winning symbol combination table, and the like separately. ing. The winning judgment table is divided so that the random number values extracted by the random number acquisition unit (random number generator and random number extractor) are classified into each winning mode, and the numerical values in a certain range generated by the random number acquisition unit are selected. The data that divides the extracted random number values into each winning mode is stored. That is, the winning determination table has an area divided for each winning mode corresponding to the entire area of the random number taken by the random number acquisition unit. For example, a range of 0 to a certain number is divided into a plurality of parts, one division (area) is out of the range, and the other divisions (areas) are set as winning 1, winning 2, and so on.

As described above, the main board 200 and the sub board 201 are mainly composed of a CPU, and include a ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like. Temporary data required for the CPU to operate is stored in the RAM. RAM is a volatile memory, and data is lost in principle when the power is turned off. However, in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the invention, a backup power source such as a battery is prepared for a part or all of the RAM, and the data is data even when the power is turned off. Will not be lost.

Further, the lock mechanism 321 outputs a lock release signal when a signal that a specific condition is satisfied is obtained in the sub board 201, and the lock mechanism 321 is based on detecting the signal from the sub board 201. Works to unlock the lock member 320. Then, when the lock member 320 is unlocked, the flange portion 103 of the sword member 300 held down as described above is released, and the sword member 300 pops out by a predetermined amount. After that, when the player pulls out the sword member 300 from the first sword insertion hole 310 and removes it, the first sensor 311 outputs an off signal.

When the off signal of the first sensor 311 is confirmed on the sub-board 201, the sub-board 201 outputs an energization instruction to the electromagnet 332 around the second sword insertion hole 330. When the electromagnet 332 is energized according to this instruction, a predetermined magnetic force is generated. After that, when the player inserts the sword member 300 into the second sword insertion hole 330, the sword member 300 is held by the electromagnet 332, and the second sensor 331 at the back of the second sword insertion hole 330 is inserted into the sword member 300. Contact to generate an on signal. When the sub-board 201 receives this on signal, it transmits a signal to start a specific effect to the liquid crystal display device 400.

The operation of the present embodiment will be omitted because the operation of the characteristic portion of the present invention is the same as that of the first embodiment.

As described above, in the gaming machines (pachinko gaming machines and slot machines) of each embodiment, the sword members (operating members) 100 and 300 are the first of the housings 1,200, depending on the satisfaction of the specific conditions. It is designed to be removed from the sword insertion hole (first location) 110, 310 and attached to another second sword insertion hole (second location) 130, 330, and this operation starts a specific game and / or effect. Since the control is performed in this way, the player can feel the novelty in the production using the sword members (operation members) 100 and 300, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in each embodiment, the first sword insertion holes (first location) 110 and 310 for removing the sword members (operation members) 100 and 300 and the second sword insertion holes (first location) 110 and 310 for attaching the sword members (operation members) 100 and 300 are attached. Second place) Since 130 and 330 are provided in different places of the same housings 1 and 200, the sword members (operating members) 100 and 300 can be removed in one housing 1 of the game machine. It can be attached, and the player can easily and easily remove and attach the sword members (operating members) 100 and 300.

Further, in each embodiment, lottery is performed in advance with the sword members (operation members) 100 and 300 attached to the first sword insertion holes (first location) 110 and 310, and the lottery result data is held. , When the sword members (operation members) 100 and 300 are removed from the first sword insertion holes (first location) 110 and 310 and attached to the second sword insertion holes (second location) 130 and 330 in this state, they are retained. Since the specific game and / or effect is performed based on the lottery result data that has been performed, the subsequent specific game and / or effect can be smoothly performed based on the data held in advance. ..

Further, in each embodiment, the sword members (operation members) 100 and 300 do not store data and only serve as a switch, and the data is that the sword members (operation members) 100 and 300 are inserted into the first sword insertion hole. Since it is called by the signal that it is removed from (first place) 110, 310 and attached to the second sword insertion hole (second place) 130, 330, the player does not take out the data and the data. It is possible to prevent fraud such as tampering, and it is possible to make a game machine with high security.

It should be noted that each of the embodiments described above has been described for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and has not been described for limiting the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko game machine and the slot machine have been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game machine of the present invention includes a pachinko game machine, an arrange ball game machine, and a sparrow ball game machine. In addition to game machines installed in amusement parks such as spinning machines, it includes game machines called arcade games, amusement spots such as amusement parks, and commercial game machines installed in casinos and the like.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the first place for removing the operating member is provided on the left side of the game machine, and the second place for attaching the operating member is provided in the center of the upper part of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first place and the second place may be provided at appropriate places of the game machine.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the first location for removing the operating member and the second location for attaching the operating member are the same housing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first location for removing the operating member is. The provided housing and the device provided with the second location for attaching the operation member may be different devices. For example, in addition to different game machines, a second place may be provided in the upper part of the platform of the game field, a ball lending machine provided next to the game machine, or other equipment of the game field other than the game machine. ..

In addition, the device provided with the second location may be installed at a place (special stage or the like) where the player once stands up and moves. In this case, since the first and second locations are more distant from each other, the specific game and / or effect performed after the operating member is attached to the second location can be made to look more special. ..

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the lottery is performed before the operating member is removed from the first location, but the lottery is not limited to this, and when the operating member is removed from the first location and attached to the second location. In addition, a lottery regarding a specific game and / or production to be performed after that may be performed. In this case, the player can enjoy the realism that the subsequent development is completely unknown.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the operating member serves as a mere switch and has separate data, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operating member stores the data and is attached. Data may be taken out from the operating member at the second place to perform a specific game and / or effect thereafter. In this case, since the data can be carried by the operating member, the data can be taken out when the operating member is attached to the second place without the need for special equipment or the like.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the operating member is a sword member 100, 300 that imitates a sword, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operating member is a member having another shape and another size. Is also good. Further, the shape is not limited to the one having a shape of being pierced and attached to the housing of the game machine, and the one having an appropriate attachment state and removal state such as placing or fitting may be used.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the effect of inserting and removing the operating member is performed as a pattern of the advance notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the effect of inserting and removing the operating member is a reach effect. It may be done as a pattern of. Further, the effect involving the insertion and removal of the operation member may be performed by both the pattern of the advance notice effect and the pattern of the reach effect.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the operating member and the second portion are configured to have one each, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of operating members may be provided. A plurality of two locations may be provided.

In this case, it is possible to allow the player to select one of the plurality of operating members, or to perform an effect such that only one of the plurality of operating members can be inserted and removed. In addition, the expected value is set to be different among the plurality of operating members, and the player is expected to expect which operating member can be inserted and removed, and the expected value is not notified to the player. When the player selects and pulls out one operation member from the operation members of the above, the player can be informed of the expected value of the operation member.

In addition, it is possible to allow the player to select a second location for attaching the operation member from a plurality of locations, or to perform an effect such that only one of the plurality of second locations can be attached. In this case as well, the expected value is set to be different between the plurality of second places, and the player is expected to expect the operating member to be attached to which second place. When the player selects one second place from a plurality of second places and attaches the operation member without notifying the expected value, the player is notified of the expected value of the second place. It can be carried out.

Further, the second location may be provided in a plurality of the same housing, or may have a second location provided in the same housing and a second location provided in another device.

1,200 ... Housing, 1A ... Decorative part, 2 ... Outer frame, 3 ... Main body frame, 4 ... Ball saucer mounting plate, 5 ... Ball saucer, 7 ... Launch handle, 8 ... Window frame, 9 ... Window part, 10 ... Transparent window, 13 ... Game board, 13A ... Outer rail, 13B ... Inner rail, 13C ... Launch passage, 13D ... Game area, 14 ... Design start port, 15 ... Design start sensor, 16 ... Winning port base plate, 17 ... Grand prize opening, 18 ... Grand prize opening sensor, 19 ... Door, 20 ... Axis, 21 ... Grand prize opening solenoid, 22 ... Drive circuit, 23 ... Main control device, 24 ... Display base plate, 25 ... Design display device (Direction) Display device), 26 ... Display control device (control means), 27 ... Drive circuit, 28 ... Prize ball control device, 29 ... Payout motor, 30 ... Drive circuit, 100, 300 ... Sword member (operation member), 101 ... Handle Part, 102 ... Blade part, 103 ... Flange part, 110, 310 ... First sword insertion hole (first place), 111, 311 ... First sensor, 120, 320 ... Lock member, 121, 321 ... Lock mechanism, 130 , 330 ... 2nd sword insertion hole (2nd place), 131,331 ... 2nd sensor, 132,332 ... Electromagnet, 200 ... Main board, 200a ... Winning lottery means, 200b ... Flag storage unit, 200c ... Harness monitoring unit , 201 ... Sub-board (control means), 202 ... Operation unit, 203 ... Reel unit, 203A ... Rotating reel, 203B ... Reel tape, 204 ... Production display unit, 205 ... Power supply unit, 210 ... Medal (coin) selector, 220 ... Game machine main body, 221 ... Hopper device 222 ... Hopper tank, 230 ... Door, 231 ... Game display, 232 ... Medal slot, 234 ... Start switch, 235 ... Payout, 236 ... Introduction path, 400 ... LCD display Device (effect display device), T ... Set time, WH1, WH2, WH3 ... Harness

Claims (9)

A game machine having a housing provided with an operation member used for a game and an effect display device for displaying an effect related to the game.
It has a control means to control the game,
The operating member is configured to be removable from the first location of the housing when a specific condition is satisfied.
The control means
When the specific condition is satisfied, the effect display device displays a predetermined effect, and the operation member arranged at the first location of the housing is made removable.
When the player removes the operating member from the first location of the housing in the removable state and then obtains a signal that the operating member is attached to another second location, a specific game and / or effect A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to transmit a control signal to start. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second portion is provided at another portion of the housing in which the first portion is provided. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second location is provided in a device different from the housing in which the first location is provided. The control means performs a lottery when a lottery start signal transmitted when the operating member is removed from the first place and attached to the second place is obtained, and a specific game is performed based on the lottery result. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine is configured to transmit a control signal for starting the effect. The control means holds the lottery result data by performing a lottery in advance with the operating member attached to the first location, removes the operating member from the first location, and attaches the operating member to the second location. Claims 1 to 1, characterized in that, when a signal is obtained, a control signal for starting a specific game and / or production is transmitted based on the lottery result data held in advance. The gaming machine according to any one of 3. The operating member has a data storage means and
The lottery start signal is stored in the data storage means while the operating member is attached to the first location.
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the lottery start signal is taken out from the data storage means when the operating member is attached to the second place. The operating member does not have a means for storing data and
The lottery start signal is stored in the control means.
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the control means is configured to call the lottery start signal by using a signal that the operating member is attached to the second location as a switch. The operating member has a data storage means and
The lottery result data is stored in the data storage means while the operating member is attached to the first location.
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the lottery result data is taken out from the data storage means when the operating member is attached to the second place. The operating member does not have a means for storing data and
The lottery result data is stored in the control means.
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the control means is configured to call the lottery result data by using a signal indicating that the operating member is attached to the second location as a switch.

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